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I was put in a situation recently, where I was not sure whether speaking the truth was the best course. To tell a lie for an assumed greater good, or simply to keep silence. All options seemed to cause some harm to other(s) -- in my perception. I always have trouble with the 'silence' as a choice. When someone asks me a question directly (speak, email, etc), or ask for help, I always try to respond, even in situations where silence and not responding, may be the best course of action. In rare cases, I have kept silence or not responded. When I had this dilemma, I recalled the story of Satyavrata from Devi Bhagavat Purana. This story has been described in different ways. I have described the story as I remember with few sentences from a book. In some versions of the story, they say Satyavrata kept silence. That which sees is the organ eye and it has no capability to speak. That which speaks is the mouth, and it has no capacity to see. What Satyavrata did in his condition is described as the right course of action for him. I just wonder, if this justification is valid, even in his case? "Purāṇa are called Purāṇa because they make the Veda “Pūrṇa” (complete). "

Hey all, I am a bit underweight, extremely lazy but I don't eat too much. I don't smoke, don't drink, no drugs, no sex either but I have no idea why I sleep so much all the time. Also, I am trying to learn the art of silencing your mind through meditation or wu wei. Some elder recommended this website to me and I hope to refine the art of silent meditation. I used to have trouble keeping my mind silent especially during meditation. Experience a bit of improvement over the past few weeks. Dec 21 energies helping me out? Anyway, I am trying to stay silent and aware in my mind 24/7 now. This is the hard part. Anyone can point out any threads to me on staying silent and aware 24/7, i would thank you very much. Umm.. that is all.